Best 4 Anitas Polish Pierogies Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Anita's Polish pierogies are the perfect choice! These delightful dumplings are filled with a variety of savory fillings, such as potato and cheese, sauerkraut and mushroom, or meat and cabbage. They can be boiled, fried, or baked, and served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, butter, or fried onions. Whether you're a pierogi pro or a newbie, this article will provide you with the best recipes and helpful tips to create perfect Anita's Polish pierogies that will impress your family and friends.

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GRANDMA'S POLISH PEROGIES



Grandma's Polish Perogies image

My grandfather is Polish, and his mother taught my grandmother how to make these delicious perogies. The recipe has been in the family for generations, with a few alterations of course! Serve plain, or with butter, sour cream, bacon, etc. Perfecting the perogie technique takes time, and after a while, you will develop your own system.

Provided by STEPH577

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups sour cream
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons processed cheese sauce
1 dash onion salt to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, sour cream, eggs, egg yolk and oil. Stir the wet ingredients into the flour until well blended. Cover the bowl with a towel, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Place potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash with shredded cheese and cheese sauce while still hot. Season with onion salt, salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
  • Separate the perogie dough into two balls. Roll out one piece at a time on a lightly floured surface until it is thin enough to work with, but not too thin so that it tears. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter, perogie cutter, or a glass. Brush a little water around the edges of the circles, and spoon some filling into the center. Fold the circles over into half-circles, and press to seal the edges. Place perogies on a cookie sheet, and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to freezer storage bags or containers.
  • To cook perogies: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Drop perogies in one at a time. They are done when they float to the top. Do not boil too long, or they will be soggy! Remove with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 350.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

HOMEMADE POLISH PIEROGI



Homemade Polish Pierogi image

My mother made many dozens of these and measured ingredients using the palm of her hand. We've passed the recipe down over the years as the family has grown. -Veronica Weinkauf, South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Dash pepper
1 carton (15 to 16 ounces) soft farmer cheese or whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 to 4 tablespoons butter, divided
Optional: sour cream and minced chives

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, water and salt until blended; gradually stir in flour. Transfer to a lightly floured surface; knead 10-12 times, forming a firm dough. Cover and let rest 10 minutes., For filling, in a small bowl, whisk egg, salt, sugar and pepper. Stir in cheese., Divide dough into 4 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/8-in. thickness; cut with a floured 4-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold in half and press edges to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. , In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring water to a boil. Add pierogi in batches; reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook until pierogi float to the top and are tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add pierogi in batches; cook until golden brown, 1-3 minutes on each side, adding additional butter as necessary. If desired, serve with sour cream and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PIEROGI (TRADITIONAL POLISH DUMPLINGS)



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This authentic Polish pierogi recipe is from my grandmother and has been handed down in our family for generations. The pierogi are filled with cheese, potatoes, and mushrooms but you can use the dough recipe and stuff them with other fillings to your liking. There are many ways to serve pierogi - either topped with fried onions and parsley or serve them with sour cream, melted butter, and fried pieces of bacon.

Provided by Magda

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 80

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ⅓ (15 ounce) containers farmer's cheese
7 potatoes, peeled and boiled
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
2 ½ cups mushrooms, peeled and sliced
3 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sour cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
2 eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups lukewarm water

Steps:

  • Pass farmer's cheese and cooked potatoes separately through a food grinder or food processor.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook mushrooms and onions until soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Combine farmer's cheese, potatoes, mushroom mixture, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix together and set filling aside.
  • Place flour on a clean work surface and make a well in the center. Crack both eggs into the well. Add butter and a few tablespoons of the warm water. Mix with your hands, gradually adding more warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as you go. Knead well, continuing to add more water as needed. Knead until dough is soft and smooth, adding more flour to the work surface as needed.
  • Cut off 1/4 of the dough and roll out to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut out circles using a glass or a round pastry cutter, saving the excess dough for your next batch.
  • Fill each dough circle with 1 teaspoon of filling. Fold dough over into a half-moon shape and pinch edges together to seal. Cover with a clean dish towel so pierogi won't dry out and repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add the pierogi in batches, about 20 at a time, and cook until they float to the surface, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain in a strainer. Repeat with the remaining pierogi.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 13.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

POLISH PIEROGIES (POTATO CHEESE)



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These pierogies are much better than store bought in my opinion. They take some time to prepare, but they are worth it. Experiment with different fillings...I have tried everything from sauerkraut to tuna salad! If you have never had pierogies, they are pasta pockets usually filled with a potato filling. My grandmother was Polish, and we have always had pierogies at Easter, New Year's and just as a side dish throughout the year. I am always so surprised when people ask what they are because I have always known and just assumed everyone else did :)

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 50 small pierogies

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 large egg
3 cups instant mashed potatoes, prepared according to direction on package
4 -6 ounces cheddar cheese
1 small onion, chopped fine and sauteed in butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large bowl and make a well in center.
  • Add water and egg and stir to make a soft non-sticky dough, if dough is too sticky, add more flour, 1/4 cup at a time.
  • In a separate bowl, prepare filling by combining all ingredients.
  • Add about 2 tsp. of filling to dough and knead in.
  • Roll out dough about 1/8" thick.
  • Cut out large rounds, 3 to 4" (I use the widest glass I have).
  • Place about a tablespoon of filling on one side of each circle.
  • Moisten edges with water and fold over to close.
  • Pinch edges or use fork to seal.
  • After filling all pierogies, place in boiling water until they float.
  • Freeze for later use or fry in butter over medium heat and light brown both sides.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, including fresh potatoes, creamy butter, and tangy sauerkraut.
  • Boil the potatoes until they are tender but not mushy. You should be able to easily pierce them with a fork, but they should still hold their shape.
  • Mash the potatoes while they are still hot. This will help to create a smooth and creamy filling.
  • Season the mashed potatoes generously with salt, pepper, and onion powder. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder or paprika, to taste.
  • Make sure the sauerkraut is well-drained before adding it to the filling. This will help to prevent the pierogies from becoming too watery.
  • Form the pierogies by placing a spoonful of filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Fold the wrapper up around the filling, pressing the edges together to seal. You can also use a pierogi maker to form the pierogies.
  • Cook the pierogies in boiling salted water until they float to the top. This will take about 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve the pierogies immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, sour cream, or fried onions.

Conclusion:

Pierogies are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With a little practice, you can easily make pierogies at home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give pierogies a try!

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